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There is a new government in Lebanon – though one not yet in possession of a parliamentary vote of confidence, nor indeed a Ministerial Statement
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We seem to have been here many times before. Another “last chance” for a two-state solution; and perhaps the “final” chance for “peace” between Israelis and
It is clear that many ‘Emerging Markets’ are suffering from a withdrawal of the short-term funds that were parked with them as a result of
This article was originally published in Al-Akhbar English on Wednesday February 12th, 2014 In David Remnick’s recent interview [2] with President Obama in the New Yorker, Remnick quotes Ben
Geneva II: The outcome of the conflict in Syria will affect many things. It will directly contribute towards shaping the geo-strategic balance in the region; it
In the lead up to Geneva II, the picture emerging from the Middle East remains complicated, with political currents often moving in contrary directions. On Lebanon, for
Egypt: Even before the military coup that overthrew President Morsi, it was plain that Egyptian society was fracturing – and fracturing in a profound, and
Disquieting, and worrisome events in Lebanon: A President (Sleiman) anxiously in search of re-election (due in May); a warning by King Abdallah to President Sleiman
Change in the region continues apace: Turkey:  Whilst no one should underestimate PM Erdogan’s sheer, brutal pugilism and ruthlessness to stay in power, the AKP undoubtedly
Conflicts Forum’s Weekly Comment 14 – 21 February 2014
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There is a new government in Lebanon – though one not yet in possession of a parliamentary vote of confidence, nor indeed a Ministerial Statement
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